Malo Kolo
This dive site is located at the end of Sorinj, just a short 5-minute boat ride away. Situated within a bay, it offers excellent protection when the wind "Bura" blows.
Explore this site and discover a diverse range of marine life, including lobsters, various species of nudibranchs, seahorses, congers, octopuses, cuttlefish, sea bream, wrasse, goby, and blenny.
To begin your dive, start from the edge of the creeks at around 8m. Follow the anchor line and keep the wall to your right. The wall features different terraces at varying depths, reaching a maximum depth of 40m. During your ascent, explore deeper areas for encounters with lobsters, octopuses, and conger eels. As you make your way back, explore the shallower waters for different types of nudibranchs.
With a visibility of 19m and a maximum depth of 23m, this dive is suitable for divers of all levels, including beginners. Located in the municipality of Lopar, Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, Croatia, this site offers a convenient and accessible diving experience.
Explore this site and discover a diverse range of marine life, including lobsters, various species of nudibranchs, seahorses, congers, octopuses, cuttlefish, sea bream, wrasse, goby, and blenny.
To begin your dive, start from the edge of the creeks at around 8m. Follow the anchor line and keep the wall to your right. The wall features different terraces at varying depths, reaching a maximum depth of 40m. During your ascent, explore deeper areas for encounters with lobsters, octopuses, and conger eels. As you make your way back, explore the shallower waters for different types of nudibranchs.
With a visibility of 19m and a maximum depth of 23m, this dive is suitable for divers of all levels, including beginners. Located in the municipality of Lopar, Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, Croatia, this site offers a convenient and accessible diving experience.
Diving Conditions Score for Malo Kolo
9.5
ExcellentExcellent diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Malo Kolo
Depth
23m
Visibility
19m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Malo Kolo
Wave Height
0.04m
Wind Speed
1.8 m/s
Water Temp
26.4°C
Visibility
32.92km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
2.55s
Air Temperature
29.4°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Malo Kolo
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Dive Score Chart for Malo Kolo
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 9.78536231884058/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.02m, Wind 3.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 9.52984126984127/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Malo Kolo: 06:00
Sunset at Malo Kolo: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Malo Kolo are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Best Overall
6:00Score: 9.8/10
Waves: 0.02m (2.3s), Wind: 3.3 m/s
Best Night
4:00Score: 9.5/10
Waves: 0.02m, Wind: 0.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Malo KoloAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Malo Kolo
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Malo Kolo
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.5/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Malo Kolo
January
Score: 8.8
February
Score: 8.4
December
Score: 8.3
Ideal Conditions for Malo Kolo
Water Temp
27.3°C / 81.1°F
July
Visibility
16.1m / 52.8ft
January
Wave Height
0.7m / 2.3ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Malo Kolo
Malo Kolo shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (27.3°C) and January the coldest (3.0°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.7m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 21, 2026
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